章 347: An award?

The morning sunlight streamed through the windows, warm and gentle, wrapping the room in a golden glow.

I stretched lazily, my body still tingling from the night before. Carmen's touch was magic her massages always worked wonders, but the way the evening had unfolded had left me in a blissful haze. 

Sliding out of bed, I felt lighter, the tension of the past weeks melting away. Carmen was still asleep, her dark hair tousled against the pillow. I smiled at the peaceful sight of her before heading to the bathroom for a shower. 

The warm water cascaded over me, invigorating and soothing all at once. I took my time, scrubbing away the remnants of sleep and letting the scent of lavender soap envelop me. As I rinsed out the conditioner, my mind drifted to the shoot ahead.